Schoenhut Guitar

Schoenhut Guitar

This handcrafted acoustic instrument is anything but "My First Guitar." For ages 6 and up, the Schoenhut Guitar ($25, gilt.com/goodhousekeeping) is made of natural wood with steel strings and a durable high-gloss finish. Plus, it's lighter than a standard guitar, and sized down, perfect for little hands. It comes with a carrying case with shoulder strap, along with an extra string and guitar pick.

Apptivity

Apptivity

Bring your kids' favorite games to life and turn your iPad into an interactive toy with Apptivity from Mattel. Pick up one of the toys, ranging from Hot Wheels to Batman and Fruit Ninja to Om Nom from Cut the Rope (starting at $9.99, amazon.com), to unlock new levels in your little one's favorite tablet games or download one of Mattel's free companion games. Bonus: Apptivity toys are made with screen-safe plastic, so your tablet will be safe from scratches.